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Summary: USCF Rated Classical Chess at the Chicago Chess Center
Location: 47 West Polk, Chicago, IL 60657
Sections: Open: 1600+, 1400+ can play up for $20. U1600: 1599-0.
We recommend players under 1000 play in the Beginner‘s Open running on Saturday.
Format: Four rounds; G/90, inc/30.
Schedule: Rounds 1 & 2 at 9:30 AM and 2:30 PM Saturday. Rounds 3 & 4 at 9:30 AM and 2:30 PM Sunday.
Registration: $40 online by 1 week before; $50 by one day before; $55 after that.
Registration closes 15 minutes before the first round. Any players not registered before then will receive a round 1 bye.
Affordability: If you are unable to afford the entry fee, please contact us.
FIDE-titled players automatically receive free entry.
Prizes: Open: Trophies and free entry in a future event for first, second, and U2000 U1600: Trophies and free entry in a future event for first, second, and U1200
All children who score higher than 50% will receive a medal!
Transportation: We are right next to the Harrison Red Line, Lasalle Blue Line, and Harold Washington Library Loop stop. Additionally, we are 1 mile from Union Station and 1.3 miles from Ogilvie.
Parking: Paid parking is available behind Dearborn Station, but there is also street parking, lots, and garages nearby.
Information: td@chichess.org
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